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Hi Sara,
I was scared and did worry that I might die. I wrote my husband and sons notes in case I did die.
I think fear of dying  is a normal response. It is a serious surgery. I'm very glad I did the surgery. I had a G.I. bleed after the surgery that required re-hospitalization for a couple of days. Even with that I'd do it again. I had RNY on 12-21-09 . I've lost 75 pounds, 30 inches and feel good. I'm able to exercise, walk without pain and even cross my legs. The surgery is a huge power tool that helps boost the eating changes that are necessary for lifelong success.
With a 7 year old child I would think you'd need some help. How long depends on the type of surgery. Is yours being done  laparoscopic  or open? You can't drive while on pain meds. I did not need pain meds once I got home. I felt weak & dizzy for awhile. My husband & sons were helpful esp for the first week or so. My type 2 diabetes is gone, my arthritis is better, I'm off cholesterol meds.  It is a hard decision. I felt regret til week 9-10 after the surgery. I kept thinking "what have I done to myself?" You go through lots of emotional changes, excitement to fear to you name it.
For me just talking about it helped. Let us know how you are.
I look forward to getting to know you.
Hugs~
Annie

I am so glad you posted , Welcome again 
The results will soon start coming .
You have been through a lot and I pray that from here out you do fine . I know you will .

Just know we are here for you .

Tink

i havent had surgery yet but im in the approval process of supervised dieting. getting the fluids in is really hard, but for me giving up the pop and chips is where i am struggling. luckilly shes taking me one step at a time and trying to get rid of the pop first, then next month chips. i know i want this and need to change but its the hardest thing ive ever had to do, and i know the journey just gets harder.

Way to go McButler!
Using a pedometer gives me such motivation to walk as much as possible. I aim for 10,000 steps per day. I don't alway's make it but it is a good way to measure.
I hope someday to "like" exercise. It is not something I've ever liked.
Have a great walking day~
Annie

Once I made the decision to have surgery, it was still a long time in coming.  It  only took me about 10 years to be convinced to have surgery to  begin with.   I think the only day I was not overweight was the day I was born.  Several years ago, a close friend had the bypass and the dr. really botched it up and she almost died.  To this day, she still has a lot of problems with it. Since than I would not even discuss the possibility.  That is until my dr said it was that or have a stroke.  I opted for surgery.  I was set to have the sleeve on March 30th but life intervened.  On Feb 27th, I fell and broke my leg in 5 places.  So, no surgery until leg healed enough to walk, etc.  I spent 3 weeks in the hospital and when I was released I had to use a wheelchair and a walker to hop as I could not have any weight on that leg.  I have been having therapy since that time and now do not use any aids to walk.  I had the sleeve done on 5/25 and waiting for all the great results.